Holiday Shopping Time

I love Christmas.  I love the decorations and entertaining.  I love visiting people and parties.  I love gift giving.  What I don't love is shopping in stores!  I don't like malls during the holidays.  But, wait?  I said I love decorations, so shouldn't I also love going to the Mall during the holiday season?  

Well, here's the issue I have, The people!   But, wait?  I said I love people?  Yes, I do.  But something happens to people at the holidays when they're shopping.  Everyone seems to forget what the real "Reason for the Season".  Everyone is in a rush, pushing and shoving and trying to get ahead on line, once they find the line, that is.  Now, the stores have less workers on staff, so if you are trying to purchase an item you are likely to search for an open cash register - and when you find one, there will be a long line.  

This has led me, for one, to do most of my shopping online.  I must say, it also has led to a bit of guilt for adding to the problems storekeepers are facing.  So what's the solution?  Perhaps, doing a bit of both - shopping both online and small buiness stores.

#smallbusiness  #shoponline  #reasonfortheseason  #christmas  #hanukkah #giftgiving

www.maryblum.arbonne.com

Part Time Everything: The Joy of Pleasing Clients

Part Time Everything: The Joy of Pleasing Clients:      I have heard from many businesses that during these days of Covid everyone is attempting to go over and above to please their clients ...

The Joy of Pleasing Clients

     I have heard from many businesses that during these days of Covid everyone is attempting to go over and above to please their clients while trying to keep their own business above water.  Somewhere, over the last few decades, stores especially, lost the premise "The Customer is Always Right."   Perhaps, now in this time of vieing for customers, we will see a return to civility in customer service. 

    As a small business owner, myself, in a Health & Wellness field, I pride myself in seeing that my Clients received the extra care when they make their purchases whether they order online themselves or request through me.  One such incident occurred yesterday that particularly made me feel extra happy.  I received a call requesting my advice on which product line I thought might be best for her.  After she placed her order she realized that instead of her normal 20% discount she was entitled to 40% + a free gift + free shipping.  This made her a very happy client which made me a very happy consultant!

    Sometimes the simplest things bring the biggest rewards.

#smallbusiness #clients #discount #health&wellness  

    maryblum.arbonne.com

Business Challenge during Covid 19 Times

Almost 1 year ago the majority of  the US had no clue what the words Covid 19 meant.  If someone had said those words to me, I most likely would have thought it referred to some thing hidden, foreign, as in underworld, certainly sinister!  And that it has proven to be.  

Many people have lost jobs.  Most have had to find a way to work from home.  Some have re-invented a means of support.  Life has changed for everyone in more ways than one.  

How about you?  Were you one of the few clinging on by a thread?  Are you wishing, hoping there is an answer to your need?   If so, perhaps you one who need to "re-invent yourself".

Holidays are here again

The Holiday's are here and it's time when most of us begin to run around like chickens without a head.  We start making lists (if we're organized enough), we begin to plan who, what, where, when; but mostly, if you're anything like me, you begin to worry about what will you "BUY"!
Yes, unfortunately, our society has turned this holiday season into a sales pitch and regardless of how much we may do our best to instill a religious atmosphere into our homes, between the advertisements and the brainwashing put upon us to keep up with the Jones's, I'm sorry to admit that I too have fallen victim to these sale pressures.
However, on a lighter note, all is not lost.  If we keep our senses about us, and think of the positive side (aka bargains) things may be pretty good.

www.maryblum.arbonne.com

Summer coming to a close - so now what? #EXERCISE #HYDRATE #CLEANSE

So now what?  That's the question!  Maybe we vacationed, maybe we slacked off our exercise routine, maybe we ate too much snacks, maybe we overindulged partying, whatever your choice...(mine: all of the above lol)
DUN DE DUN DUN...Now it's time to face the music!You may have put on a few lbs, your face is puffy, your clothes are snug and your joints are achy.
I might have a plan to help.  I know what your going to say.  Diet & exercise!  Right?  Same old Same old.  Of course, exercise is important for everyone.  We all need to keep our bodies moving.  So start slow, take time to stretch.  Enjoy the outdoors when possible.  Whatever suits you.  Not everyone needs to be the superstar at the gym or the medal track winner.  Just be You!
Hydrate!  Did you know our bodies need 1/2 our weight in water each day to loose weight?  Yes, so if your goal is to drop some lbs. get busy drinking some water!  However, whether or not you want to loose lbs. we need water to function properly, so drink, drink, drink.
Cleanse!  No one likes the idea, true - but when you think about it, why not?  This is a "No Brainer"  We cleanse the outside of our bodies, why not the inside?
Last but not least Rest - Sleep is essential to our bodies.  Without proper sleep you won't go to the gym, you will eat poor & be off track.

Now take a deep breath...ahh cause Arbonne is here to assist
We have a 30 Days to Healthy Living Plan that can get you back on track!  msg me for info maryblum.@optonline.net
maryblum.arbonne.com

5 Years go by fast - With or Without You! Are you in?

Where have the past 5 years taken you?  Where will the next 5 years lead you?  For myself, I've experienced several twists & turns, however, through it all I've been grateful to have my Arbonne business to fall back on.

 Things with the business, company & products have changed significantly.  For starters, the startup fee to obtain a Consultant ID is only $49 & this includes a website!.  How can you go wrong?  The products have greatly increased with the Nutrition Line being a wonderful addition to the Healthy Living from the "Inside Out".

Our Preferred Client Plan offers a 20% Discount to those not yet ready to join the business, however know the products are Pure Safe & Beneficial and want to take advantage of them while they are under no obligation to reorder.

  I suggest you take a look at my website so you will be better informed.

                                 

Maryblum.arbonne.com                                                                                                                                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28y8YFionO8